How severe is CVE-2008-6195?

CVE-2008-6195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6195?

CVE-2008-6195 primarily affects Landesk Landesk Management Suite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6195?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6195 published?

CVE-2008-6195 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6195

CVE-2008-6195 is a high-severity vulnerability in Landesk Landesk Management Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Landesk Landesk Management Suite
Published: 2009-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the PXE TFTP Service (PXEMTFTP.exe) in LANDesk Management Suite (LDMS) 8.80.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a subdirectory name followed by ".." sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1643.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6195?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the PXE TFTP Service (PXEMTFTP.exe) in LANDesk Management Suite (LDMS) 8.80.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a subdirectory name followed by ".." sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1643.
How severe is CVE-2008-6195?: CVE-2008-6195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6195?: CVE-2008-6195 primarily affects Landesk Landesk Management Suite. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6195 published?: CVE-2008-6195 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_management_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_management_suite:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:landesk:landesk_management_suite:8.7:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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